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12th grade astronomy center microsofts
Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?
This reader's theater is for a small group of 4. In it, Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this reader’s theater is over, students write a response stating their opinion and using evidence. I wrote this one because my students enjoyed debating it became a good way to get interest built up for an argumentative paper. I use all of my Reader's Theate
Rotation vs. Revolution Worksheet
This activity dives into the differences between rotation and revolution. The differences in the motions are discussed as well as what may happen to the Earth if their speeds were to change. The motions of other planets will be analyzed which will lead into further discussions. A YouTube video link is included so that students may visualize these motions before the lesson.This resource may be used by lower grades but contains higher order thinking with some of the guided questions. You may e
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6th - 12th
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Bundled Lesson
Within this lesson you will find a 16 slide PowerPoint, Warm-Up, In-class activities, and homework assignments on EM Radiation, EM Spectrum, and telescopes.
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7th - 12th
Quick Constellation Interactive Memory Game
This is a great interactive game to get students practicing and learning more about constellations and astronomy. There are 24 different constellations that students can match with a picture and description.Included:- 48 cards- Teacher Tips- Rules for the gameThis activity is quick and easy to put together. If you have any free time or any time at the end of a lesson, this is a great activity to get the students to apply their knowledge of constellations. This activity can easily be used in cent
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Constellation Investigation and Memory Game Bundle
Welcome Slide Templates- Astronomy Theme
Do you use welcome slides each day in your class? Take the time out of your day creating slides by using pre-made templates so you can spend your time doing more important things. This product includes 99 editable slides of blank and pre-filled welcome slide templates. There are two types of pre-filled slides. One includes:- Announcements and Reminders- Agenda- Materials - Moon PhaseThe other includes: Announcements and Reminders- Agenda- Materials - Bell RingerThese same slides also come blank
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1st - 12th
Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back? - Spanish Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In Spanish the title would be '¿Deberíamos Devolver a Plutón la Categoría de Planeta?' It is to help students understand how planets are classified. It is great way to tie in Science with Language Arts and Spanish! In the script, a girl named Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
James Webb Space Telescope Project
The JWST is a telescope that will be launched into space in 2018 to replace the Hubble Telescope.
This project is completely student driven where students are given possible research topics on the telescope and must develop their own project. The project offers a few examples of what students can research however how they present their findings is completely up to them.
This project is geared towards a Meteorology class however can be adapted to other sciences such Astrology and Environmental
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7th - 12th
Isaac Newton Biography Summary/Essay/Test/Answers
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 1 week worth of material! The lesson includes a text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Even if you already have the book and do not need the summary, the resources here alone are worth it! Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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4th - 12th
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Seasons: Length of Day Strings Activity
One of the most difficult concepts for students to wrap their heads around is how the length of day changes from season to season. I have used this activity with my students with learning disabilities as well as my students who are gifted and it works great for both! This hands-on activity is a fantastic way to make this concept visible and concrete for students! You will be amazed at all of the "Aha" moments your students will have! All you need are your model globes and suns, some tin foil, a
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4th - 12th
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Constellations Word Search
Explore the major constellations as we set sail across the great unkown
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3rd - 12th
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Hubble Space Telescope Webquest
This is a great interactive webquest that can be used in Astronomy or Earth and Space Science. There are websites provided along with an answer key.
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5th - 12th
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Star Stuff Word Search Astronomy
If you like this puzzle, check out "Hooked on Science Puzzles: 60 unique science puzzles" by Kevin Cox Scorton Creek. A hard copy is available through Amazon.com and an online version is available thru Teachers Pay Teachers. It covers physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science
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6th - 12th
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Planets Vocab Cards
Realistic photos of the planets with labels under each picture. Can be used for vocabulary, matching games, sorting, decoration, etc.
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PreK - 12th
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Is Pluto a Planet? Article Questions
I used this article in my high school astronomy class during a unit on asteroids, comets, meteors, and dwarf planets. The article explains why Pluto was reclassified and whether it should stay that way. Answer key is included.
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9th - 12th
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THE EXO- PLANET CANCRI E CRYPTOGRAM
THANK YOU FOR VISITING HERNANDEZ HOUSE. THIS CYRPTOGRAM HAS A MESSAGE ABOUT THE EXO-PLANET THAT SOME ASTRONOMERS BELIEVE IS MADE OF DIAMOND AND GRAPHITE! ASTRONOMY IS AMAZING! THIS IS GOOD FOR AN ASTRONOMY CENTER! USE THIS FOR YOUR GIFTED STUDENTS, ALSO. PLEASE CHECK OUR STORE FOR OTHER SCIENCE WORKSHEETS.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Eating In Space
Factual and interesting reading (with reading comprehension questions) about the challenges of eating in space and how astronauts overcome them.
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5th - 12th
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The Big Bang and Galaxies
The PowerPoint presentation consists of 25 slides, rife with visuals and videos. To access the videos, look for the underlined phrases or slide titles…all of which are hyperlinked.
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6th - 12th
The Big Bang: Paraphrase
This is a paraphrasing exercise to tap into higher order thinking skills.
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4th - 12th
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ASTRONOMY IS FUN: ASTROGRAM #2
THIS FUN WORD SCRAMBLE HELPS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE VOCABULARY! THIS IS GOOD FOR A SCIENCE CENTER.
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5th - 12th
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STEPHEN HAWKING-A BIOGRAPHICAL WORD SEARCH
THIS IS GOOD FOR A SCIENCE CENTER, OR A BIOGRAPHY UNIT ON SCIENTISTS. HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR OF LEARNING!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Article Questions - Earth is Spiraling Away from the Sun for Now...
This assignment contains questions to go with an article in Forbes magazine called "Earth is Spiraling Away from the Sun for Now, But Will Eventually Crash Into It." I use these questions in my planetary motion unit in physics, but they could be used in an astronomy class as well. An answer key is included.
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9th - 12th
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Space- Painting the Moon Activity
This activity includes instructions on how to paint the moon. There is also a list of lunar features that students must include in their painting.This is a fun way to introduce different aspects of lunar topography while also bringing in some art and creativity.
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4th - 12th
Solar System PowerPoint
Includes photos, information, and youtube videos for each planet.
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2nd - 12th
Solar System Powerpoint
Facts about each planet in our solar system. Easy to use power point.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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